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Post by andrew on Apr 13, 2019 0:02:52 GMT
Great to see Ricardo Afonso playing Judas - as he was originally scheduled to play the part at Regent's Park but had to pull out prior to rehearsals starting. This led to Tyrone Huntley, who had been cast as one of the priests, taking over the role. Ricardo Afonso has a remarkable voice and will set the Barbican alight - it's fantastic to have him back on stage. Do you know what made him pull out of the production? |
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Post by waybeyondblue on Apr 13, 2019 7:15:25 GMT
Great to see Ricardo Afonso playing Judas - as he was originally scheduled to play the part at Regent's Park but had to pull out prior to rehearsals starting. This led to Tyrone Huntley, who had been cast as one of the priests, taking over the role. Ricardo Afonso has a remarkable voice and will set the Barbican alight - it's fantastic to have him back on stage. Do you know what made him pull out of the production? Act of God. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 13, 2019 9:19:02 GMT
Not really selling this is it? I did see it at Regents Park and LOVED it. Tempted to go back (prices are reasonable) but I dislike the Barbican Theatre and I perhaps feel that I should leave it and just enjoy the memory of a glorious evening in the open air?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2019 9:32:14 GMT
Was wondering when to post this, and now seems like a good time. Great insight into the production indoors in Chicago in general but 2minutes in there's a good birds-eye view from higher up on the set showing stalls and some of the set that could be obstructive. I loved that video! I have booked a cheap ticket to see this the afternoon before I see Evita. I loved seeing it at the Outdoor theatre (in its second run)Considering doing the same  |
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Post by richey on Apr 21, 2019 9:08:00 GMT
I loved that video! I have booked a cheap ticket to see this the afternoon before I see Evita. I loved seeing it at the Outdoor theatre (in its second run)Considering doing the same I've done that too but the other way round |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2019 16:08:15 GMT
Considering doing the same I've done that too but the other way round Interesting. How come that way round? |
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Post by richey on Apr 21, 2019 16:24:56 GMT
I've done that too but the other way round Interesting. How come that way round? As it's part of a few days trip to London and the other half doesn't want to see JCS so thought there would be more things for him to do in the afternoon when I go to the matinee. |
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Post by fiyero on Apr 22, 2019 16:39:34 GMT
Interesting. How come that way round? As it's part of a few days trip to London and the other half doesn't want to see JCS so thought there would be more things for him to do in the afternoon when I go to the matinee. That's the same way round isn't it? (Matinee of JCS at the Barbican then evening of Evita outdoors) |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 8:45:10 GMT
Probably get a bit of thread bumping today/tomorrow with WEL posts, so I'm kicking it off for JCS.
Not sold on Sally Garnett's I Don't Know How to Love Him but Ricardo Afonso's Heaven on their Minds is very strong here!
Wasn't sure about this a 3rd time round but very much sold on it now....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 8:56:11 GMT
Probably get a bit of thread bumping today/tomorrow with WEL posts, so I'm kicking it off for JCS. Not sold on Sally Garnett's I Don't Know How to Love Him but Ricardo Afonso's Heaven on their Minds is very strong here! Wasn't sure about this a 3rd time round but very much sold on it now.... I thought the same about IDKHTLH. It made me a little nervous about seeing it next month, though there’s still time for her to perfect it. The sound on those videos aren’t ever the best either, but I agree that Ricardo Afonso absolutely nailed his performance. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 23, 2019 9:24:04 GMT
Is that choreography representative of this production generally? I hate it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 9:40:47 GMT
Is that choreography representative of this production generally? I hate it. Not at all. It is quite strikingly odd choreography for the song. Not quite sure what the logic behind it was, but the rest of the production is a lot less obtuse and abstract. There are some quite wild adaptions and creative license has been taken with the production in a number of places but it works well. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jun 23, 2019 12:16:48 GMT
Is that choreography representative of this production generally? I hate it. Seconding that. I was vaguely contemplating going to see this but after that video it's definitely crossed off the list. Even if the choreography is only for one number, that one number more than I want to have to sit through! |
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Post by anthem on Jun 23, 2019 12:45:43 GMT
Oh. I really liked the choreography.
The show has been done so many times- it’s nice to see something a bit different in terms of choreography as it can feel a bit samey.
Sallay has a great voice. I didn’t love her performance but I think she’ll grow into the role more.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 23, 2019 12:56:55 GMT
I find that sort of dancing intensely irritating. Making odd shapes with the body for no apparent reason other than something in the head of the choreographer. I just think it looks ugly, and ultimately distracts from the song and the singer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 13:01:10 GMT
Is that choreography representative of this production generally? I hate it. Seconding that. I was vaguely contemplating going to see this but after that video it's definitely crossed off the list. Even if the choreography is only for one number, that one number more than I want to have to sit through! This is a very refreshing production and I think it would be a shame to omit it based on the routine of the opening number, especially when it's sung so well. With the scale of the set and everything going on the choreography feels a bit less jarring. As with many West End Live sets, out of context some songs don't necessarily work. |
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Post by shady23 on Jun 23, 2019 13:11:08 GMT
I'd forgotten what a voice Richard has! Wow! He was pretty outstanding yesterday. Loved his duet with Louise Dearman too.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jun 23, 2019 17:36:34 GMT
Seconding that. I was vaguely contemplating going to see this but after that video it's definitely crossed off the list. Even if the choreography is only for one number, that one number more than I want to have to sit through! This is a very refreshing production and I think it would be a shame to omit it based on the routine of the opening number, especially when it's sung so well. With the scale of the set and everything going on the choreography feels a bit less jarring. As with many West End Live sets, out of context some songs don't necessarily work. I've never seen the piece though so I don't need it "refreshing". I'd like to see a very traditional production with everyone costumed like a Renaissance Last Supper painting. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 17:59:50 GMT
This is a very refreshing production and I think it would be a shame to omit it based on the routine of the opening number, especially when it's sung so well. With the scale of the set and everything going on the choreography feels a bit less jarring. As with many West End Live sets, out of context some songs don't necessarily work. I've never seen the piece though so I don't need it "refreshing". I'd like to see a very traditional production with everyone costumed l ike a Renaissance Last Supper painting. Then you're missing out... |
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Post by richey on Jun 23, 2019 18:28:33 GMT
[/quote]I've never seen the piece though so I don't need it "refreshing". I'd like to see a very traditional production with everyone costumed like a Renaissance Last Supper painting.
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I'm sure one of the Bill Kenwright tours was a bit like that. It was all very boring.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 23, 2019 18:43:40 GMT
I'd forgotten what a voice Richard has! Wow! He was pretty outstanding yesterday. Loved his duet with Louise Dearman too. Who’s Richard, shayday25? |
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Post by d'James on Jun 24, 2019 1:07:41 GMT
This is a very refreshing production and I think it would be a shame to omit it based on the routine of the opening number, especially when it's sung so well. With the scale of the set and everything going on the choreography feels a bit less jarring. As with many West End Live sets, out of context some songs don't necessarily work. I've never seen the piece though so I don't need it "refreshing". I'd like to see a very traditional production with everyone costumed like a Renaissance Last Supper painting. Try the eighteenth century productions or earlier then. Or, you could realise that it is also unlikely that Jesus would have been singing rock music at all in 0 BCE/CE. The biggest problem was the lack of electricity . . . maybe . . . |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jun 24, 2019 8:16:21 GMT
Next time I'll post in the Unpopular Opinions thread!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 8:26:32 GMT
Not seen the West End Live clip but I'd urge people not to be put off by it. Things often don't come across properly in exerts at events like this or on telly.
The choreography is certainly unusual, and normally avant garde dance (that's prob the wrong term but anyway) isn't my thing. But honestly in situ, it was breathtaking and as a cohesive whole the creative vision of this JCS was immense. Taste is of course subjective, but for me this was the best production of JCS by an absolute mile. It also made me a really big admirer of Drew McOnie - one talented guy.
(One caveat will mention is that I wasn't a huge JCS fan before this production - so I didn't have a fondness for a previous production that I was comparing it to)
But honestly, to anyone that likes JCS - give it a go - you won't be disappointed!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 11:04:15 GMT
To clarify, I wasn't being JCS specific when I said "refreshing", I meant more generally refreshing. As a piece of theatre It's different from the usual verbatim productions you get of most shows.
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